"Youareover-scrupulous, surely. I daresayMr. Bingleywillbeverygladtoseeyou; and I willsend a fewlinesbyyoutoassurehimofmyheartyconsenttohismarryingwhicheverhechoosesofthegirls; though I mustthrowin a goodwordformylittleLizzy."

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"I desireyouwilldonosuchthing. Lizzyisnot a bitbetterthantheothers; and I amsuresheisnothalfsohandsomeasJane, norhalfsogood-humouredasLydia. Butyouarealwaysgivingherthepreference."